James Dulley
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Insulated shades cut heat lossDec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I should replace my windows to save energy, but with the bad economy, I just cannot afford more debt. Is installing insulating window shades or curtains a viable opti...
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Battery packs work well in emergenciesDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. We often have electric power outages. I checked into installing a backup generator, but the cost is too high. Is there anything I can use to keep a lamp, my computer ...
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Steel exterior doors are insulated for energy efficiencyNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My old wood front door leaks air and requires maintenance. I might switch to a steel door for low maintenance and security, but I was concerned about its efficiency. ...
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New LED work lights are safer, use less electricityNov 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I like to work on my cars in the garage and do other projects around the house, and in doing so I use a cage-type work light. It gets hot, so I know it wastes electri...
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Prices for energy sources can differ greatlyNov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My entire old heating and cooling system must be replaced. With high energy costs and future volatility, how can I determine which type of fuel (oil, gas, propane...
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Old refrigerators use a lot more energy than today's modelsNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My 17-year-old refrigerator still works. I am remodeling my kitchen and I heard I should get a new, more efficient one. What style and size of refrigerator/freezer is...
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Most fireplaces are very inefficient home heatersOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have a standard furnace in my house, but I would like to add a wood-burning fireplace for more heat and the ambiance. My existing masonry fireplace seems to chill t...
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There are big differences in low-flow showerheadsOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Both my energy and water bills are increasing, so I plan to install low-flow showerheads. I tried them before, but my daughters hated them. Are they any better no...
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LEED certification lowers a home's environmental impactOct 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am planning to design and build a new house and I want it to be energy efficient. I want to try to make it a LEED house so I get reduced property taxes. What exactl...
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Give your furnace a quick check, cleaning each seasonOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I want to keep my utility bills as low as possible. With the heating season soon upon us, is there much I can do myself to keep my heating system running at its maxim...